BMI
Bloomington/Normal
United States
11,265 km
7,000 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,265 km
7,000 mi / 6,083 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
48°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BMI JED
Airport Name Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal Airport King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code BMI JED
ICAO Code KBMI OEJN
City Bloomington/Normal Jeddah
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 871 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 40.480000, -88.920000 21.680000, 39.160000

Bloomington/Normal (BMI) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal Airport (BMI) in Bloomington/Normal, United States to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 11,265 kilometers (7,000 miles / 6,083 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:42 in Bloomington/Normal, it's 03:42 in Jeddah. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Jeddah (JED) to Bloomington/Normal (BMI) follows a heading of 322° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal Airport (BMI) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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